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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.38, 878.20 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.38, 878.20 and 360.38 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.38 : 878.20 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.38/878.20 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.38x = 878.20 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.38x = 316,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,480.42/636.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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